Synonyms for

Compromising

Verb / ˈkɑ:mprʌˌmaɪzɪŋ / Another word for compromising — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Compromising means to give up something in order to come to an agreement or settle a disagreement.

Synonyms & similar words

conciliatory compromise flexible uncompromising negotiating settling conceding bargaining settling agreement mediating accommodating surrendering reconciling

Synonyms by register

Formal

vulnerable exposed endangered jeopardized

Informal

risky tricky iffy touchy

Literary

precarious perilous

Antonyms

uncompromising rigid inflexible adamant steadfast resolute firm

Common collocations

  • compromising position
  • compromising situation
  • compromising evidence
  • compromising photograph
  • compromising material
  • compromising stance
  • compromising attitude

Word family

noun compromise
verb compromise
adjective compromising
adverb compromisingly

Usage note

Often used to describe a situation or position that is potentially damaging to one's reputation or security. It can imply a loss of integrity or a weakened state.

Example sentences

  1. I had to compromise with my sister and let her borrow my sweater.
  2. The two countries came to a compromise so they could avoid war.
  3. It's important to compromise in a relationship.
  4. I compromised with my teacher and agreed to read for 20 minutes every day.
  5. Sometimes you have to make a compromise in order to get what you want.

Quotes

  • Compromise is the best and cheapest lawyer. - Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof. - James Russell Lowell
  • In war, there is no substitute for victory. But there is no victory without the concurrence of other nations to avoid war. - Dwight D. Eisenhower

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words